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Published October 02Upper Keys Neighbor of the Week: Maxine Enkey
No matter how many individuals appear in the pages of each edition of Keys Weekly, there are always so many more of our community members who deserve to be recognized. In an effort to shine a spotlight on more of the incredible individuals who live and work in these islands, Keys…
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Published October 02Cosmetic tattoo artist Jodi Kell helps breast cancer patients feel whole again
For many women who undergo a mastectomy and breast reconstruction following breast cancer, the end of surgery doesn’t always feel like the end of the journey. One of the final steps some survivors choose is something relatively small in size, yet deeply meaningful: recreating the…
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Published October 02Final Splash: Key West swim seniors shine in final CFK home meet
The Key West swimming program celebrated its seniors on Sept. 26 at the College of the Florida Keys pool, honoring the Conchs and Lady Conchs making their final home appearance of the season. Seniors Kennedy Morgan and Mary Searcy represented the Lady Conchs, while Santiago…
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Published October 02Keys kids will go fishing at the Islamorada Charter Boat Association’s 29th derby this Sunday
The Islamorada Charter Boat Association presents the 29th annual Keys Kids Fishing Derby on Sunday, Oct. 4 at the Lorelei in Islamorada. The derby is for anglers ages 10 and under. There is no charge to enter but anglers must be Monroe County residents. There are three fishing…
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Published October 02Lady ’Canes volleyball keeps unbeaten streak alive in final week before district play
With playoffs on the horizon, Monroe County squads sharpened their game against familiar faces to close out September. Marathon split the week with a win and a loss, rolling to a 6-10 record as teams head into the final week of the regular season. The Lady Fins traveled to…
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Published October 02Runners Burns & Wheatley set the pace at Marathon cross country meet
Sheridan Hills Christian’s cross country team made a trip south last week looking for speed. The Sharks joined a field dominated by Keys programs hoping their runners could use the area’s fastest athletes to set the pace and push their times. Marathon’s Lucian Burns had a similar…
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Published October 01Tavernier angler wins Take Stock in Children Backcountry Challenge
The Key Largo Rotary Club celebrated a successful Take Stock in Children Backcountry Challenge from Sept. 25-27, marking the 26th year of the annual catch-and-release fishing tournament benefiting Take Stock and scholarships for local students. This year, 50 anglers competed…
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Published October 02FORMER TRAUMA STAR DIVISION CHIEF THOMPSON FOUND GUILTY ON 10 CHARGES
Editor’s note: Following news of the jury’s verdict, the Keys Weekly contacted multiple friends, family members and coworkers of Andrea Thompson, all of whom declined to comment on the case before sentencing. On Sept. 30, following a six-day trial before Circuit Judge Mark Jones,…
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Published October 02Legendary Keys angler Jose Wejebe takes his place in the IGFA Hall of Fame
In an island chain known as a world-renowned sportfishing destination, it takes a supreme level of talent and influence to make a mark. But when you’ve earned the status as a household name in the angling community, it’s only right that your name should be up there with the…
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Published October 02Exclusive Fantasy Fest Feature: Check out the new additions to this year’s fest
There’s always been a connection between the playas of Key West and “the Playa” of the Black Rock Desert. Every year, burners from our island trek out West to experience the art of Burning Man. More recently, Miami developed its own version, Love Burn, offering a mind-bending…
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Published October 02Celebrate America 250 with a sunset on the Old Seven Mile Bridge
Monroe County and the Tourist Development Council, along with the city of Marathon, will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with a special semiquincentennial sunset celebration on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on the historic Old Seven Mile Bridge. The free event will…
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Published October 02Key West Back in the Day: Roosters prove the power of publicity
Avant-garde artist Andy Warhol once claimed that, in the future, every human being would achieve 15 minutes of fame. But he never said a word about roosters. More recent transplants to Key West seem to believe that the free-roaming poultry population, and the near-constant…